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What moves are you left wishing for most?

Now or in the next 12 months? (Obviously there's not a whole lot left to do at the moment)

THIS OFFSEASON
1. Extend Latos
2. Extend Bailey

NEXT OFFSEASON (general theme is to trade Ryan Ludwick and upgrade LF)
3. Give Choo a qualifying offer (that he likely turns down resulting in a draft pick for the Reds). If he accepts, immediately trade Ludwick to offset the salary.
4. If Latos and Bailey are extended, package 3 of Cingrani/Corcino/Leake/Travieso, Ludwick and the hitting prospect of their choice for Giancarlo Stanton.
5. If they can't get Stanton, package 2 of the above named pitchers + one of our 3B prospects (H-Rod, Vidal, Mejias-Brean, Rahier or Rosa) + Ludwick for Justin Upton.

(#4 and #5 obviously assume neither Stanton nor Upton is dealt in the next 9 months)

Re: What moves are you left wishing for most?

We only have 2 guaranteed years left of Chapman. Given his legendary success at closer/relief arm (albeit unknown as a starter) I think it would be wise to sign him for longer. Who knows, there could be a silver lining to him not starting a regular season game yet, meaning he could be signed to a long-term(ish) contract at a discounted starting pitcher price?

Re: What moves are you left wishing for most?

I call the Marlins and at least inquire into a Chapman for Stanton straight up deal. I understand how great Chapman's arm is. I'm not sold, however, on his durability or his control. If he had shoulder problems while relieving, what will starting do to him? Elbow trouble would make me less nervous, but shoulder scares the crap out of me.

I highly doubt just Chapman would be enough to acquire Stanton, but I'd at least see what it takes. When it comes to a young, cheap talent like Stanton, you've got nothing to lose by asking, however long the odds.

Re: What moves are you left wishing for most?

Originally Posted by cincrazy

I call the Marlins and at least inquire into a Chapman for Stanton straight up deal. I understand how great Chapman's arm is. I'm not sold, however, on his durability or his control. If he had shoulder problems while relieving, what will starting do to him? Elbow trouble would make me less nervous, but shoulder scares the crap out of me.

I highly doubt just Chapman would be enough to acquire Stanton, but I'd at least see what it takes. When it comes to a young, cheap talent like Stanton, you've got nothing to lose by asking, however long the odds.

LOL. Beat me to it. But any mention of getting Stanton seems to be taboo on here.

Miami has that Cuban fan base. And I've been nervous about Chapman's arm durability too. I'd inquire and see what it would take. Chapman can swing both ways - starter or reliever.

"I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic.

"Man do I miss the days where were didn't need a calculator and an encyclopedia of baseball metrics to enjoy a baseball game ... - MikeS21" - 8/2/12 game thread

Re: What moves are you left wishing for most?

Apparently the offer was Nick Franklin, two relievers, and one of their top pitching prospects (Hultzen, Walker, or Paxton)
Roughly the Reds equivalent of DiDi Gregorius, JJ Hoover, Sam LeCure, and one of our top pitching prospects (Cingrani, Corcino, or Stephenson) - most likely Stephenson.

I'm happy we went the route of Choo for a much lower price, but I'd sure as heck be happy to revisit this next offseason.

One year closer to free agency, maybe Upton could be had for Corcino or Cingrani + Leake and a reliever.

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